Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Our client has a full-time permanent opportunity available for a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in Saskatoon, SK
Function:
The CAO shall direct and supervise all accounting procedures, preparation of budgets and preparation of financial statements. He/she shall direct and supervise all capital works and other major works programs. He/she shall be responsible for the preparation and drafting of all Bylaws requested by Council under the authority of The Municipalities Act. The CAO will supervise and be responsible for all departments.
Responsibilities/Qualifications:
Interpret and Apply Legislation:
Keep current with and interpret applicable legislation and regulations.
Draft and administer regulations and bylaws.
Apply election procedures.
Manage Community Planning & Development.
Supervise the Keeping of Financial Records:
General Ledger
General Journal
Assessment and Tax Roll
Closing year end books and preparation of financial statements
Secure and Manage Financial Resources:
Forecast revenues and expenditures (budgeting)
Determine available grants
Long range financial planning
Arrange borrowing-sell debentures
Manage property and inventory control
Arrange insurance coverage
Exercise internal control
Supervise Collection of Revenues and Control Expenditures:
Receipting procedures
Grant applications
Tax title procedures
Payroll accounting
Perform cost analysis
Work with Elected Officials:
Call meetings – prepare agenda and write minutes
Gather information for meetings and advise Council
Implement Council decisions and administer policies
Act as liaison between Council and the public and Council and senior governments
Secretary of the Development Appeals Board
Supervise and Perform Office Functions:
Establish office procedures
Write business correspondence
Set out filing system, maintain and destroy written records
Operate standard office equipment
Read maps
Manage Human Resources:
Draft jobs descriptions, advertise jobs and interview applicants
Arrange bonding
Delegate, train, counsel, evaluate and motivate employees
Supervise administration of benefit program
Prepare termination letters
Deal with Public:
Demonstrate human relation and communication skills
Deal with inquiries, handle complains and explain Council decisions
Provide information to media
Continue Professional Growth:
Manage self with respect to time
Attend and participate in professional conventions, education courses and seminars
Read relevant literature
Communicate with other Administrators